Hyperglycemia combined Helicobacter pylori infection increases risk of synchronous colorectal adenoma and carotid artery plaque

摘要

BackgroundCardiovascular disease and colorectal cancer have severe consequences to human health and may occur simultaneously or sequentially. Carotid artery plaque is a predictor of cardiovascular disease, and colorectal adenoma is a premalignant lesion of colorectal cancer. We investigated the core risk factors of carotid artery plaque and colorectal adenoma.